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Biography for James R. McCormack, LMFT, CMH

A resident of beautiful Kitsap County in Washington State, James is a lifelong student of mind, body, and spirit. A 20 year veteran of the US Navy it was there that he discovered he enjoyed helping people to see new ways of handling life challenges. It was these experiences that led him to pursue a post-military career in mental health and personal improvement.

Utilizing the strengths of detail orientated thinking within a highly intuitive personal style, James looks at client challenges from a collaborative, person-centered holistic and integrative perspective. James considers the integration of body, mind, emotions, relationships, and ultimate concerns as important elements towards assisting clients in reaching and maintaining their self-development goals.

While he considers all therapies to be effective for some clients, he favors hypnotherapy and neuro-linguistic counseling due to their gentle and collaborative approach to changing life-scripts in the subconscious mind.

James currently works in the area of couples counseling, family counseling, mood disorders, conflict resolution, longstanding grief or loss, fears /phobias, and values/goal clarification. James is credentialed as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Registered Hypnotherapist in Washington State, and Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist.

Hypnotherapy Specialties

  1. Abandonment
  2. Addictions
  3. Anger
  4. Assertiveness
  5. Career Success
  6. Change Habits
  7. Communication
  8. Death or Loss
  9. Exam Anxiety
  10. Fears
  11. Forgiveness
  12. Guilt
  13. Irritability
  14. Performance Anxiety
  15. Phobias
  16. Relationship Enhancement
  17. Resistance to Change
  18. Stop Smoking/Vaping
  19. Study Habits
  20. Trauma

Experience

  • 2023-Present, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Kitsap Hypnosis Center, Bremerton, Washington
  • 2020-2023, Marriage and Family Therapy Associate, Kitsap Hypnosis Center, Bremerton, Washington
  • 2018-2019, Marriage and Family Therapy Intern, Kitsap Hypnosis Center, Bremerton, Washington
  • 2016-2017, Certified Counselor, Kitsap Hypnosis Center, Bremerton, Washington
  • 1997-2013, Counselor, United States Navy: Performance, Motivational, Career, Financial

Education

  • Diploma in Hypnotherapy
    Hypnosis Motivation Institute - Nationally Accredited College of Hypnotherapy - 818-758-2700
    Date Started: 03/04/2014 - Date Graduated: 01/28/2015
    Total Hours: 300 - Total Weeks: 52 - Total Years: 1
  • Masters Marriage and Family Therapy
    NorthCentral University
    Date Started: 01/01/2015 - Date Graduated: 07/14/2019
    Total Years: 4
  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
    Thomas Edison State College
    Date Started: 01/01/2008 - Date Graduated: 12/15/2014
    Total Years: 6

Continuing Education from the American Hypnosis Association

  1. Dr. Kappas Atlanta Series - 05/2016
  2. Emergency Hypnosis - 09/2022
  3. Empowered Speaking for Success - 07/2016
  4. Hoarding: How It Can Harm, How You Can Help - 07/2016
  5. Intimate Conversations with Dr. John Kappas - 06/2014
  6. Love, Sex and Intimacy - 03/2024
  7. Master the Arm Raising - 04/2014
  8. The Power of Releasing Guilt and Shame - 04/2025
  9. Using Hypnosis in Dealing with Change - 07/2016

Certifications

  • Certified Master Hypnotist
    American Hypnosis Association - 818-758-2700
    Certification Number: 011313
    Certification Valid To: Apr 13, 2026
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
    Washington State Department of Health
    Certification Number: LF61426876
    Certification Valid To: Dec 31, 2025
  • Registered Hypnotherapist
    Washington State Department of Health
    Certification Number: HP 60464333

Certifications from the American Hypnosis Association

  1. Healing the Inner Child - 08/2015
  2. Hypnosis and ADHD - 01/2015
  3. Hypnosis and Pain Management - 10/2021
  4. Hypnosis and PTSD - 06/2015
  5. Hypnosis and Transgender Clients - 05/2015
  6. Hypnosis and Weight Loss - 08/2016
  7. Hypnosis for Anxieties and Fears - 10/2019
  8. Hypnosis for the Caregiver - 08/2017
  9. Smoking Cessation - 02/2017
  10. Trauma Recovery Hypnosis - 07/2018

Awards

  • Arnold Fletcher Award
    Thomas Edison State College - 12/12/2014
  • Academic Achievement Award
    Hypnosis Motivation Institute - 10/02/2015

Professional Memberships

  • American Hypnosis Association
    Member Since: 2014
  • American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
    Member Since: 2017

Website


https://www.KitsapHypnosisCenter.com/

Languages Spoken

  • English

Contact Information

James R. McCormack
Kitsap Hypnosis Center LLC
Bremerton, Washington 98337, United States

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